Researchers have discovered a neural circuit that processes evaluations and have identified its sources. Read More
Researchers report bullying behavior activates primary reward circuits in the brain, making it a pleasurable behavior to a certain subset of individuals. Read More
According to a new study, transgenic mice with serotonin deficiencies are more vulnerable to social stressors that their normal litter-mates. Read More
Researchers have identified a control mechanism for an area of the brain which processes sensory and emotive information. Read More
In rats, when the lateral habenula is chronically inactivated, they drink to excess and are less able to learn from the experience, a new study finds. Read More
A new study reports the lateral habenula, an area of the brain linked to depression, plays a crucial role in decision making. Read More
